'Queen of Tears': Hae-in's strained relationship with mother Kim Sun-Hwa hints at past tragedy
SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA: The ending of 'Queen of Tears' Episode 2 throws viewers a curveball: Hae-in's terminal illness diagnosis clashes with Hyun-woo's sudden desire for divorce. The situation raises questions about whether his love has completely vanished or if there's a darker motive behind his change of heart.
Viewers witness a complete shift in Hyun-woo's demeanor as he showers Hae-in with affection after years of apparent indifference. The question arises: is this a genuine rekindling of love, or a calculated move fueled by a shocking secret?
Amid this, another layer of complex family drama unfolds in 'Queen of Tears.' The strained relationship between Hae-In and her mother, Kim Sun-Hwa, becomes evident, fueled by favoritism towards Hae-In's brother and unresolved resentment stemming from a past tragedy.
The tension escalates when Kim Sun-Hwa threatens to halt Hae-In's construction project and pressures her to reconnect with an old flame for business gain. Through this family conflict, Queen of Tears on Netflix promises to explore deeper secrets and the root of the animosity between Hae-In and her mother.
Decoding the tension Between Hae-In and Her Mother
The latest episode of 'Queen of Tears' sheds light on the strained relationship between Hae-In and her mother Kim Sun-Hwa. Favoritism runs rampant in the Hong household, with Hae-In's brother, Oo-Cheol, receiving preferential treatment. This disparity fuels constant conflict, pushing Hae-In to her wit's end.
One major source of tension is a financial blunder by Oo-Cheol. Hae-In's husband, Hyun-Woo, exposes the mistake to their grandfather, the chairman. This infuriates Hae-In's mother, who blames Hae-In for not keeping it a secret. This outburst highlights a pattern of misplaced anger directed at Hae-In.
Adding another layer of complexity is a past tragedy. Hae-In's mother harbors unresolved resentment towards her daughter for a reason yet to be revealed. This unresolved grief manifests in hurtful accusations, including blaming Hae-In for the death of another child, Su-wan.
Kim Sun-Hwa threatens Hae-in over the piece of land
Adding more fuel to the fire is a disagreement over a piece of land. Hae-In, with proper permission, plans to build a department store on the land. However, her mother, in a vindictive move, threatens to halt construction through legal means.
Meanwhile, a new character emerges – David Yoon, also known as Yoon Eun-sung, an American-Korean investor. His arrival sparks connections to other characters, and Hae-In's mother sees this as an opportunity.
She pressures Hae-In to reconnect with Eun Sung, hoping her brother can leverage the connection for a profitable business deal.
'Queen of Tears' paints a poignant picture of a fractured family dynamic. Hae-In, despite her success, navigates a constant struggle for her mother's approval.
The upcoming episodes promise to delve deeper into the secrets of the past and the true nature of the conflict between Hae-In and her mother.
‘Queen of Tears’ is now streaming on Netflix